California Organized Investment Network (COIN) Is a Collaborative Effort Between the California Department of Insurance, the Insurance Industry, Community Affordable Housing and Economic Development Organizations, and Community Advocates.

The Investigation Division investigates suspected fraud committed by insurance agents, brokers, public adjusters, bail agents, insurance companies and other individuals and entities transacting the business of insurance who perpetrate fraud against consumers.

Fraternal Benefit Society (Foreign)

All fraternal benefit societies organized under the laws of states other than California, and desiring to transact business in this State, must file with the Insurance Commissioner the following documents in support of such application, before the application can be considered on its merits under the applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code:

Copy of Report of last Convention Examination of such Society or Report of Last Examination of the Society by the Insurance Commissioner of its home state, the copy of the report in either case to be certified by the Insurance Commissioner of the home state of the Society. The Examination Report in either case should be not later than as of the December 31st last preceding, but an older Examination up to two years old may be acceptable. [Section 11091(d)]

Certificate from the Insurance Commissioner of the home state that the assets of the Society are invested in accordance with the laws of that state. [First paragraph of Section 11091 and Section 11126] [The above two certificates may be combined].

A certificate from the proper official of its home state, territory, province or country that the society is legally incorporated and licensed to transact business therein.

Copies of contracts, membership certificates or policies, and all application, rider and endorsement forms. [Sections 11091(g), 11066 and 11069]

In addition to the above, the Society must qualify to do business in this State with the California Secretary of State at Sacramento, California, and meet all the requirements of that office. Information as to details of those requirements and the fees payable to that office may be obtained by addressing a communication to: 1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.